Nonprofit · EIN 26-0656263
EDWINS LEADERSHIP AND RESTAURANTINSTITUTE
Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND HTS, OH 44106
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,560,474 | $5,634,828 | -$74,354 | $1,606,342 | $1,411,095 | $195,247 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,646,351 | $3,576,993 | $69,358 | $810,585 | $540,984 | $269,601 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,746,126 | $2,873,956 | -$127,830 | $816,445 | $616,202 | $200,243 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,223,286
- Program service revenue
- $236,307
- Investment income
- -$52,562
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$52,568
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$8,130
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,161,573
- Other revenue
- $1,153,443
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,255,036
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $330,616
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,962,766
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,640,380
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $268,639
- Travel
- $121,548
- Depreciation
- $39,872
- Program services (functional)
- $4,919,359
- Management and general (functional)
- $299,101
- Fundraising (functional)
- $416,368
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $810,585
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,606,342
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,411,095
- Net assets, end of year
- $195,247
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $311,708
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $195,247
- Gross receipts
- $6,580,876
- Employees
- 70
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANDON E CHROSTOWSKI | PRESIDENT/FOUNDER/CEO Officer | 65 | $196,539 | $22,884 |
| ADAM BEREBITSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA CLAUSSEN-ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER COLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH COLEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL COLEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS COYNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LENA CRAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC EASTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT FIELDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MCGUIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB KOLANSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J DAVID O'HALLORAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SEGEV PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA RAE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYAN RUSSELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE SHOEMAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEREMY SHORR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EMILY SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CAREY STADNICK GREGGILA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRUCE TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STACY VASELANEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WALTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANDON E CHROSTOWSKI | PRESIDENT/FOUNDER/CEO Officer | 65 | $174,342 | $19,654 |
| MATT FIELDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LETA OBERTACZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MCGUIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM VON DER HEYDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER ENGLANDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY VASELANEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SHOEMAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS COYNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC EASTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WALTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JON E JEF FOWLER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J DAVID O'HALLORAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY SHORR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAIR CAMPOMIZZI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANDON E CHROSTOWSKI | PRESIDENT/FOUNDER/CEO Officer | 65 | $158,642 | $15,385 |
| MATT FIELDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LETA OBERTACZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MCGUIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM VON DER HEYDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER ENGLANDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY VASELANEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SHOEMAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS COYNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC EASTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WALTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JON E JEF FOWLER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J DAVID O'HALLORAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY SHORR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAIR CAMPOMIZZI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12383 CEDAR RD, CLEVELAND HTS, OH 44106-3153
- In care of
- % BRANDON CHROSTOWSKI
- Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
- 12026 Mayfield Road, Cleveland OH 44106
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRANDON CHROSTOWSKI, 12383 CEDAR ROAD, CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH 44106
- Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
- Brandon Chrostowski, 12026 Mayfield Road, Cleveland OH 44106
- Signed the 990
- BRANDON CHROSTOWSKI, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (216) 921-3333
- Website
- www.edwinsrestaurant.org
- Return prepared by
- ZINNER & CO LLP
Mission
EDWINS LEADERSHIP & RESTAURANT INSTITUTE IS A UNIQUE APPROACH TO GIVING FORMERLY-INCARCERATED ADULTS AND SIMILARLY DISADVANTAGED AND AT RISK INDIVIDUALS A FOUNDATION IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY WHILE PROVIDING A SUPPORT NETWORK NECESSARY FOR A SUCCESSFUL RE-ENTRY. EDWINS' GOAL IS TO ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY OF CLEVELAND'S VULNERABLE NEIGHBORHOODS BY PROVIDING ITS FUTURE LEADERS. OUR MISSION IS TO TEACH A SKILLED TRADE IN THE CULINARY ARTS, EMPOWER WILLING MINDS THROUGH PASSION FOR THE HOSPITALITY AND PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION INTO THE WORLD OF BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS.
Program accomplishments
- THE GOAL OF EDWINS' PROGRAM IS TO CREATE A PIPELINE OF SKILLED TALENT INTO ONE OF CLEVELAND'S GROWTH INDUSTRIES: RESTAURANT AND HOSPITALITY.OUR PROGRAM:- CREATES AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES 6 MONTHS OF INTENSIVE TRAINING IN FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD SERVICE AND HOSPITALITY- ESTABLISHES A FULLY FUNCTIONING KITCHEN AND COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT THAT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CLEVELAND- COLLABORATES WITH AN EXISTING TRANSITION SUPPORT ORGANIZATION IN CLEVELAND- PROVIDES A MODEST STIPEND FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING AND MEETING THE PROGRAM'S PERFORMANCE STANDARDS- PROVIDES STUDENTS EXPOSURE TO EXPERIENCED INDUSTRY SPECIALISTS SUCH AS TEACHERS, MENTORS, AND POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS- PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND ASSISTANCE FOR PREVENTION OF ANY BARRIERS FOR COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, AND CLOTHING.Expenses $4,919,359 · grants $1,255,036 · revenue $236,313
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-0656263
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,606,342
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,580,876
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $5,560,474 | $5,634,828 | $1,606,342 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $3,646,351 | $3,576,993 | $810,585 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $2,746,126 | $2,873,956 | $816,445 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $2,588,772 | $2,594,501 | $533,299 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: Brandon Chrostowski | July 31, 2012 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-0656263).
Questions about EDWINS LEADERSHIP AND RESTAURANTINSTITUTE
- What is the EIN of EDWINS LEADERSHIP AND RESTAURANTINSTITUTE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EDWINS LEADERSHIP AND RESTAURANTINSTITUTE is 26-0656263.
- Is EDWINS LEADERSHIP AND RESTAURANTINSTITUTE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to EDWINS LEADERSHIP AND RESTAURANTINSTITUTE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EDWINS LEADERSHIP AND RESTAURANTINSTITUTE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of EDWINS LEADERSHIP AND RESTAURANTINSTITUTE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EDWINS LEADERSHIP AND RESTAURANTINSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EDWINS LEADERSHIP AND RESTAURANTINSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names BRANDON CHROSTOWSKI.
- Who are the officers and directors of EDWINS LEADERSHIP AND RESTAURANTINSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 23 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $196,539 (BRANDON E CHROSTOWSKI, PRESIDENT/FOUNDER/CEO).
- How much revenue does EDWINS LEADERSHIP AND RESTAURANTINSTITUTE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,560,474, expenses of $5,634,828 and total assets of $1,606,342 at year end.
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